Jul 2, 1999
A very active weather pattern was in place over the central U.S. A strong west-northwest wind flow was in place over the state. Meanwhile a warm front was lifting north from the southern Plains. The warm front separated the cooler and dry air to the north from very humid air to the south. Dew point temperatures in the air to the south of the front were in the mid 70s to low 80s. Precipitable water values were near 2 inches as well. A meso scale convective system formed over north central N
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5705989). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Grundy County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.